Antique Heart Porcelain Ashtray w/ Hand Painted Windmill & Gilt Scrolls 1910s–30

Antique porcelain heart-shaped ashtray/pin dish with pale yellow glaze, gilt rococo scrolls, and a hand-painted Dutch windmill and sailing scene, a decorative Art Nouveau–Art Deco era piece dating c. 1910s–1930s. Lovely for your trinkets, keys, pretty earrings. ~ Heart-shaped porcelain ashtray/pin dish with scalloped edges ~ Hand-painted roundel cartouche with windmill, sailboats, birds, and seaside cottage ~ Six cigarette rests (three on each side) for shared use ~ Pale yellow ground with raised rococo gilt scrolls ~ Size: 7.25" long x 6" wide x 1" tall ~ Likely Nippon/Japanese export or Continental (Germany/Bavaria) ~ Unmarked base, typical for giftware export porcelain of this era ~ Very good antique condition; light gilt wear, no chips or cracks Heart-shaped porcelain gift pieces like this were produced for the tourist and export trade in the early 20th century. Hand-painted Dutch windmills and sailboats were fashionable motifs, symbolizing romance, travel, and seaside leisure. The gilt rococo scrolls and pale yellow ground reflect the stylistic crossover between late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco decorative tastes. [NOTE: My photo colors may look different on your phone/tablet/laptop screens.] New to Poshmark? Save $10 by using MYVINTAGEFRIEND to sign up. https://posh.mk/16M34gS02wb Smoke-free home, pet friendly, quick shipper, insurance & tracking, recycled materials. Thanks for looking!